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Ricardo Guarino

Summary

Qualified carpenter and highly skilled operator with a proven track record in the construction industry: conducting and leading a wide range of civil, residential and commercial projects. Proficient in reading and interpreting plans and estimating material requirements accurately. Strong leadership capabilities demonstrated by independently leading small teams and fostering a culture of excellence and integrity while ensuring compliance with Work Health and Safety regulations.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Carpenter / Earthworks Leading Hand

Metro Advances
09.2020 - 12.2023
  • Specialized in specific carpentry tasks such as framing, finish work, and restoration of exterior structures to provide clients with tailored services and high-quality results.
  • Read and interpreted construction plans to determine project directives.
  • Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
  • Led an earthworks team involved in demolition, foundations construction, driveways, soft and hard landscaping tasks.

Operator / Heavy Truck Driver

Seipp Construction Ltd
06.2019 - 09.2020
  • Safely and efficiently manoeuvred equipment to perform a wide range of tasks in the construction of large scale civil projects for the city council in residential and rural areas.
  • Adhering to all safety protocols and regulations on construction sites to prevent accidents and ensure a safe working environment.
  • Collaborating with other team members including subcontractors, supervisors and engineers to coordinate tasks and achieve project objectives.
  • Conducting routine equipment inspections and maintenance to ensure proper functioning and safety compliance.

Foreman

1 Geotechnical
03.2016 - 05.2019
  • Crew foreman working on a wide of civil and commercial projects including retaining wall construction, land stabilisation and fuel station renovations.
  • Developed strong relationships with clients, subcontractors, and suppliers, fostering open communication channels for smooth project execution.
  • Devised and implemented safety protocols to reduce risks on construction sites.
  • Addressed issues proactively therefore resolving problems quickly to minimize delays in project timelines.

Owner / Managing Director

G&G Equipment Rentals
03.2013 - 02.2016
  • Owner and director of a heavy equipment rental business in conjunction with providing earthworks solutions to local clients.
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction by providing efficient and knowledgeable assistance in equipment selection and usage of a bobcat, backhoe loader and 20t excavator.
  • Resolved customer issues promptly and professionally, leading to higher satisfaction ratings.

Skills

  • Carpentry Expertise
  • Final trim operator in excavators and bobcats with GPS experience
  • Communication, problem solving skills and people skills
  • Hard and soft landscaping experience

Certification

  • Qualified carpenter (NZ qualification- currently applying for QBCC license)
  • Heavy rigid license
  • Excavator and Bobcat tickets
  • Structural landscaping license (currently applying)

Timeline

Carpenter / Earthworks Leading Hand

Metro Advances
09.2020 - 12.2023

Operator / Heavy Truck Driver

Seipp Construction Ltd
06.2019 - 09.2020

Foreman

1 Geotechnical
03.2016 - 05.2019

Owner / Managing Director

G&G Equipment Rentals
03.2013 - 02.2016

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